Epoch 12 - Excelso EA

Decaf done right starts with good coffee. This lot comes from smallholder farmers in several of Colombia’s growing regions, at altitudes up to 1,800 metres. Every farm adds its own altitude and microclimate, and together they make a cup that’s round, sweet and easy to love.

The caffeine is removed using the sugarcane process. Ethyl acetate made from fermented sugarcane gently draws the caffeine out of the green beans before they’re roasted. The method is natural and made locally, and it keeps a coffee’s sweetness and body intact. There’s none of the flat, papery taste that gives decaf a bad name.

In the cup it’s everything Epoch 12 stands for: comfy and versatile. Milk chocolate gives it a smooth, creamy base, and mixed nuts add a toasty depth. A bright lift of orange zest on the finish keeps every sip lively. It suits an evening pour-over, an afternoon latte, or a full pot for the table.

Tasting Notes: Milk Chocolate · Mixed Nuts · Orange Zest

Details:

• Origin: Multiple regions, Colombia
• Producer: Smallholder farmers via Colombian co-ops
• Altitude: 1,800 masl
• Varietal: Mixed Varietal
• Process: Washed, sugarcane (EA) decaf
• Points: 85.7

Great as pour over, batch brew or espresso. For pour over, use a 1:16 ratio with slightly cooler water, around 93°C, since decaf extracts faster.